When you think of acupuncture, most likely you think of needles, however acupuncture treatment may incorporate a variety of modalities known to Traditional Chinese Medicine such as cupping, scraping (gua sha), herbal supplements, and moxibustion. As part of our “Ask a Provider” series, this month we spoke with our acupuncturist, Suzanne Chi, to learn a little bit more about moxibustion and it’s role in acupuncture treatment.
Read moreVirginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
It’s become more clear than ever that gaps in healthcare access affect not just the individuals that are overlooked, but the population at large. During this COVID-19 crisis we must ensure that everyone has access to testing, information, and healthcare to prevent the spread of the virus. Started in a three-car garage, today Virginia Garcia MHC provides healthcare services to 52,000 patients a year at five primary care clinics and pharmacies, six dental clinics, a women’s clinic, and five school-based health centers, as well as outreach to schools and to migrant and seasonal farmworkers at local camps via a mobile clinic. December 2020, we will match your donations to Virginia Garcia MHC.
Read moreThis Is What Fascia Looks Like!
This isn’t the first time we’ve highlighted fascia, and you can bet it won’t be the last! However, it’s one thing to know what fascia is, and a whole different thing to really understand fascia. This magnified video is a fascia-nating look at this aqueous structure surrounding our muscles, nerves, and organs!
Read moreTreatment Techniques
While chiropractors are best known for their spinal manipulations, there are a variety of different treatment modalities that Equilibrium chiropractors use to best serve their patients’ needs. Maybe you’ve experienced some of these treatments but you’re not sure what exactly they do and why they’re used, or maybe you want to know what your options are. We’ve compiled a list of the most common modalities we use in our clinic with descriptions of why and when they are used.
Read moreEvidence-Based Practice
Equilibrium is proud to be an evidence-based practice. Our owners, Chiropractors Nicole and Shireesh Bhalerao, are vocal advocates for the necessity of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. So, what does it mean to be “evidence-based”?
Read moreEverything You Should Know About Wearing a Mask
Masks are a part of our daily lives now, and until viable treatment and a vaccine for coronavirus and COVID-19 are widely available, masks are one of the most effective ways we can prevent the spread. It's important not only to wear a mask, but to do so properly.
Read moreImprove Your Golf Game!
Hittin’ the links? We are excited to announce that Dr. Shireesh and Max are now certified medical professionals from Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)! Having a healthcare provider that has specialized knowledge about your golf fitness, biomechanics, and health improves your chances of playing your best!
Read moreAcupuncture and Immunity
Unlike most pharmaceuticals, acupuncture works by motivating or inducing your body’s natural regulatory systems to function more effectively. Acupunture has been shown to benefit the immune system in a variety of ways through the neuro-endocrine-immune network.
Read moreSciatica
Sciatica refers to nerve pain that starts in the low back or buttocks and moves into the leg(s). There is a common misconception that sciatica is a condition, but in fact it is a symptom of various disorders. Conditions that can cause sciatic symptoms include misalignments of the lumbar spine, herniated or bulging discs, pregnancy and childbirth, in addition to lifestyle factors like sedentary time, repetitive motions, and sitting on your wallet or phone in your back pocket. These conditions can cause compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest single nerve in the body.
Read moreGardening safety
Each year as the sun starts to stick around for longer, we start seeing patients with aches and pains related to gardening. We’ve compiled some tips to help you keep enjoying your garden pain-free! We got our Chiropractic Assistant, Sasha, to demonstrate various ways to safely garden for different circumstances. Take a peek!
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